The name Cantabria comes from the Celtic language and its literary translation is "the people who live in stones." Cantabria has the largest archaeological sites (from the Paleolithic era) in the world. The most important cave is Al Tamira. This cave and another 9 caves were declared as world heritage sites by UNESCO. The most important cave paintings date back to between 16,000 BC and 9000 BC. The first written document about the...more
It's very easy to step into any major store at Christmas time and walk out with armfuls of interesting ornaments with which to decorate your Christmas tree. And that was a great way to start building your own family's celebrations when you were young and out on your own for the first time. But now as the years go by you'll want to personalize your tree with unique ornaments that reflect you and your family and not the tastes of an...more
Americans may not be as competitive as they think. According to the Geneva-based World Economic Forum, out of 139 countries Switzerland had the most competitive economy for the second successive year. Sweden was second, Singapore remained third and the United States – which was first in 2008 and second in 2009 – was fourth in 2010. Economic data and a survey of more than 13,500 business executives showed the U.S. drop was due to huge deficits, rising government debt and declining public faith in the ethics of politicians and corporations. Obviously, it's time for the U.S. to competitively "go fourth" and prosper.Americans may not be as charitable as they think either. According to the British-based Charities Aid Foundation, Australia and New Zealand shared first place in a ranking of 153 nations with 57% of their population's participation. Canada and Ireland had 56% and Switzerland and the United States had 55%. The rankings were a composite percentage of those who donated money, donated time and helped a stranger the previous month. Although only 8% of Liberians donated money, 76% - the most of any country – helped strangers. In the U.S. 65% of the population...more
Did you know that Halloween is America's second biggest commercial holiday? October 31 is now a day for dressing up in costumes, going to parties and eating candy, but Halloween is an ancient tradition that started long before costumes and candy corn were even invented!Why is it called Halloween?There are many different thoughts about the origins...more
Among the various essential issues of planning a trip one of them is to find a place for you to stay. So, before heading out on a vacation make sure you have finalized a suitable dwelling especially for a place like Germany where you can't make yourself run out of time on a task like this. Finding hotels in Germany can bend you down...more
Not even gentle whispers of hidden and dying snow or gurgles of newborn rivulets seeking the sea, nor catkins of pussy-willows nor tang of bared and softened soil, not these alone will make a true March unless with the evening "thief, thief" of newlyarrived robins there comes also the cadence of Hyla the spring peeper. Soon from every pool, from every ditch, from every pond the chorus rises. Woodland bogs with skunk cabbage on their margins, meadow hollows brim full with water that was but lately snow, marshes with the feet of last year's cattails still in their midst-all echo at evening with these shrill voices. From the roadside ditches, above the motor's noise, they make themselves known. At every stop of the train their notes come to the sleeper in the Pullman. And to one who, at home, steps out to draw, lung-full, the air of March there comes a vibrant throb. It is the effect of the peeper voices in great multitudes. How much a part of spring they are! Who has not exulted with the promise that the first peepers bring? But how many have searched them out where they shrill by their pond or puddle? How many have stood amazed at the littleness of the object from which a voice...more
Although you would think that Christmas holidays in Egypt is the last thing that you want to ruin your year end fun, many travellers would violently disagree with you. Tourists today are very much keen on spending their holidays in...more
Considering the increasing demand for accommodation in London, to let opportunities have increased manifold, particularly in the last 3-4 years. A significant number of people are putting up either a part of their house, or a spare house, up for...more
Anyone that is struggling to decide what to buy the special lady in their life could find that the recently launched Red Lust GHD IV Styler gift set is the ideal solution.The ghd Purple Indulgence gift set is suitable for all hair lengths and...more
Plastic toys are not all the same and if you want to make the best choices for your family and the environment then choose plastic toys that are well made, durable and will hold your child's interest for a long time.We've all heard...more
Most people regard a locksmith in Miami Beach to be nothing more than a petty mechanical worker, someone you call when you want your locks serviced or changed. However, we do not realize that there could be a time when we may be in...more
September opened, in the popular sector occupies a pivotal position in the "cowboy Coach Bags" is beginning to peak again. Have never seen what kind of fiber or fabric allows people as obsessed and fanatical as it is today, struggled...more